Master of Natural Resources

The Master’s degree programme in Natural Resource Management deepens knowledge in sustainable management of natural resources. It focuses on bioeconomy, with study of the use of renewable natural resources for producing food, energy, products and services. It also builds skills in participatory processes, conflict management, project management, leadership and communication.

The programme is 60 ECTS credits and takes 2 years. It is taught in English as distance teaching and is mainly web-based. The structure consists of advanced professional studies and a thesis. The studies include virtual components and intensive online course weeks, and the thesis is a research and development project related to working life. The thesis can take the form of a research study, a development project, or product development.

Modules

• Advanced professional studies
• Thesis
• natural resource management
• leadership and communication

• governmental departments and agencies
• environmental agencies
• consulting companies
• producers of products from natural resources
• non-governmental organizations
• research and development
• self-employed